Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre by Langford, Jeffrey

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre offers an accessible and chronological survey of opera.Beginning in the...
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Author: Jeffrey Langford
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Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre by Langford, Jeffrey

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre

Dhs. 175.58

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre

Dhs. 175.58
Author: Jeffrey Langford
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre offers an accessible and chronological survey of opera.

Beginning in the 16th century, each chapter hones its focus on a representative opera and composer, and provides discussion on historical and political context. With further reading lists, key term definitions, and composer biographies to support learning, this book covers the fundamental elements of the genre, including: subject matter, musical structure, aria and ensemble forms, singing styles, orchestra, and the structure of the libretto. The book will also help readers develop an appreciation of opera as a form of musical entertainment, which, despite seemingly insurmountable financial, philosophical, and artistic hurdles, has overcome the "impossible" to become one of the most popular and thrilling types of music heard on stage today.

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre is an approachable undergraduate textbook for students of opera and survey courses.



Author: Jeffrey Langford
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10/01/2024
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9781032459783

About the Author

Jeffrey Langford is Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York, NY. He is author of A History of the Symphony (Routledge, 2019) and Evenings at the Opera (Amadeus Press, 2011).


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